Toyota Timing Belt Replacement (PART 1) for 3.4L V6 5VZ-FE

[cfb2702]

a/c

:wink2:You can see it Leon, but just barely. I used the flexible grabber and it worked well. That a/c compressor is close!

 

[4Runner4Leon]

:wink2:You can see it Leon, but just barely. I used the flexible grabber and it worked well. That a/c compressor is close!

Your eyes must be better than mine . I looked and looked, and after not seeing it, but getting a bunch of dirt falling into my eyes, I went with Plan B .

 

[LittleCaesar]

Was having trouble getting my taped 1/4" wobble joint to hold steady enough to install the hidden tensioner bolt. Used a flexible mechanic's grabber and it was a little easier to hit the hole without an extension blocking my view..

https://www.amazon.com/RamPro-Flexi...119678&sr=1-4&keywords=flex+cable+pickup+tool

Make sure to get one that has a LED light built into the claw. Having the light comes in real handy sometimes.

 

[cfb2702]

I wish I had one with the light in it, but I didn't. Every time I put that 12mm with the wobble joint in the little cavern, the hole would disappear....hwell:

 

[cfb2702]

I sprayed the engine compartment with mineral spirits followed by compressed air the week before so I had a lot of the dirt and debris out of the way prior to crawling under it. Still got some dirt in my face, just a whole lot less than before...